Main area Radiographic Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: The role will include working out of hours. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 389-26-7986737
Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £25,272 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2026 23:59
Radiographic Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 4th June 2026.
Interview expected to take place: W/C 22nd June 2026.
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The Radiographic Assistant undertakes a wide range of administrative duties and direct patient care to support the BTHFT Radiology team within a busy and dynamic department. This role is primarily based in the Primary Imaging (X‑Ray) department at the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), which covers a 24‑hour service, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
* Assist radiographers in the safe handling of patients, in accordance with Trust Moving and Handling guidance.
* Always promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Adhere to Information Governance, ensuring patient confidentiality.
* Provide hygiene support for patients if required.
* Enable and assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
* Provide eating and drinking support for patients who require assistance.
* Chaperone X‑ray examinations where required and appropriate.
* Assistance with patient changing for examinations.
* Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Working for our organization
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
* We are one team
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Demonstrate effective communication skills in assisting patients, relatives, and carers with information regarding the Radiology department.
* Work closely with radiographers, radiologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a smooth and effective service.
* Escort patients within and outside the department where required.
* Utilise efficient IT and computer skills to access and input patient data.
* Monitor patient wait times and communicate delays with the waiting area and referring departments.
Person specification
Experience
* Wide range of clerical skills
* Experience of computerised systems of work
* Working with members of the public
* Care work in a care home, hospital or community
* Experience of booking medical appointments
Skills
* Good verbal and written command of English
Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* IT systems
* Ability to recognise situations that require escalation and reporting
* Cerner and its applications
* Basic life support training
* Moving and handling training
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE graded minimum ‘C’ or equivalent
* Care Certificate or equivalent
Other Requirements
* Able to undertake shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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